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$517,928$250 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 88How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Jul 14, 2026
Last sold for $530,000 on Apr 18, 2024

281 RICHARDSON DR

ROANOKE, VA 24019
3
Beds
4
Baths
2,075 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.62 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1960
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
5
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$518K
$458K low$578K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$530,000 · Apr 18, 2024
Est. Owner EquityRoughly how much of the home's value the owner would keep after paying off known loans. It is our estimate minus the loans still owed.$79,178
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$63,342
Loan-to-ValueHow much is still owed on the home compared to what it is worth. 80% means loans equal 80% of our estimate, so it shifts when the estimate does.84%
1st MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$438,750
UNIVERSITY BANK · 7.75% 1 · recorded May 7, 2026

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,352 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$336,000 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$35,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$301,000
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$336,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$336,000

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Ranch
CountyBOTETOURT
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.62
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Wood (Unspecified)
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.No Foundation
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Mixed
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.Above-Ground Pool

Transaction History(2)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

M
Read Mountain Middle SchoolA-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.4 mi
E
Cloverdale Elementary SchoolA+
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.8 mi
H
Lord Botetourt High SchoolB+
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.5 mi

District: Botetourt County Public Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 24019These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.76
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.99
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.68

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.95%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.21%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.7.4%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.8%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.30,236
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.927 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$78,971
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$101,360
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.56°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.43 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.59%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Owner occupied
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.No

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

281 Richardson Dr measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Worth more than 94% of homes in Roanoke 24019
  • Costs more per square foot than 87% of homes in Roanoke 24019
  • Bigger than 79% of homes in Roanoke 24019
  • Has a smaller lot than 70% of homes in Botetourt County
  • Older than 86% of homes in Roanoke 24019

What homes are worth in Roanoke 24019

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

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$161K$644K

This home is worth more than 94% of homes in Roanoke 24019.

How it measures up in Roanoke 24019

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Roanoke 24019.

Estimated value$517,928
CheaperTypical $309,300Pricier

Pricier than 94% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$250
CheaperTypical $201Pricier

Pricier than 87% of homes nearby

Living area2,075 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,603 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 79% of homes nearby

Lot size0.62 ac
SmallerTypical 1 acBigger

Bigger than 41% of homes nearby

Year built1960
OlderTypical 1979Newer

Newer than 14% of homes nearby

How 281 Richardson Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRoanoke 24019Botetourt County
Estimated valuepricier than$517,92894% of homes79% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$25087% of homes73% of homes
Living areabigger than2,075 ft²79% of homes70% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.62 ac41% of homes30% of homes
Year builtnewer than196014% of homes22% of homes

About 281 Richardson Dr

How much is 281 Richardson Dr, Roanoke, VA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 281 Richardson Dr, Roanoke, VA is $517,928 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $458,060 to $577,796. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 281 Richardson Dr, Roanoke, VA last sell?

281 Richardson Dr, Roanoke, VA last sold on Apr 18, 2024 for $530,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 281 Richardson Dr, Roanoke, VA?

281 Richardson Dr, Roanoke, VA has 3 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, 2,075 square feet of living space and a 0.62-acre lot.

When was 281 Richardson Dr, Roanoke, VA built?

281 Richardson Dr, Roanoke, VA was built in 1960, making it 66 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 281 Richardson Dr, Roanoke, VA?

281 Richardson Dr, Roanoke, VA is assigned to Read Mountain Middle School (middle), rated A-; Cloverdale Elementary School (elementary), rated A+; Lord Botetourt High School (high), rated B+. All sit in Botetourt County Public Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 281 Richardson Dr, Roanoke, VA compare to other homes in Roanoke 24019?

Among the 10,648 homes in Roanoke 24019, it is worth more than 94% of them ($517,928 against a typical $309,300), its price per square foot is higher than 87% of them ($250 against a typical $201), it is bigger than 79% of them (2,075 ft² against a typical 1,603 ft²), its lot is bigger than 41% of them (0.62 ac against a typical 1 ac) and it is newer than 14% of them (1960 against a typical 1979). Measured against all of Botetourt County, it is worth more than 79% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 281 Richardson Dr, Roanoke, VA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 281 Richardson Dr, Roanoke, VA was $2,352. The county assessed it at $336,000.

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